PODCAST · sports
Make City Make Spence
by TMSNX Radio Detroit
Making the world of Detroit City FC make sense with Sean Spence, Garret Komatz, and Adam Hernandez.
Episodes
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Kobe From Deep! DCFC Clinches Playoffs
City is in. Kobe scored from WHERE? Sean Spence and Adam Hernandez break down Detroit City FC’s frustrating 0-0 draw with Colorado Springs and the 3-1 win at Brooklyn that clinched a playoff berth. From an attack struggling to connect to Kobe Hernández-Foster’s outrageous finish from deep inside...
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Can Detroit City's Elite Defense Carry a Playoff Run?
Make City Make Spence returns with Sean Spence and Adam Hernandez breaking down Detroit City FC's uneven two-match stretch: a flat 1-0 loss at Sacramento followed by a gritty 1-0 victory over Pittsburgh on Kian Williams’ first goal for Le Rouge. The guys examine why DCFC’s defense, Carlos Herrera...
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Can Detroit City's New 6'6" Striker Fix the Attack?
Sean Spence and Adam Hernandez return to examine two Detroit City FC draws that produced very different reactions. The hosts break down the scoreless trip to Louisville, City’s statistically dominant 1-1 result against Hartford and the controversial last-minute penalty that erased Maxi…
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DCFC’s Tampa Statement, Louisville Test & Trophy Dreams
Sean Spence and Adam Hernandez break down Detroit City FC’s statement 1–0 victory over Eastern Conference-leading Tampa Bay. They examine Ates Diouf’s man-of-the-match performance, Carlos Herrera’s late heroics, how Le Rouge won without Darren Smith at his best, and why Maxi Rodriguez, Abdoulaye...
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Detroit City Stalls vs. Loudoun—Can Le Rouge Upset Tampa Bay?
On this episode of Make City Make Spence, Adam Hernandez and Sean Spence examine Detroit City FC’s frustrating scoreless draw against Loudoun United—and whether Le Rouge can rebound against the Eastern Conference’s runaway leader. Detroit hit the woodwork twice and held Loudoun to just 0.36...
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Detroit City Wins in Tulsa, Loudoun Preview & Golden Boot Race
On this episode of Make City Make Spence, Sean Spence and Adam Hernandez break down Detroit City FC’s gritty 1-0 road victory over FC Tulsa. Le Rouge battled oppressive conditions, conceded nearly two-thirds of the possession and still delivered one of its most disciplined defensive performances…
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Good Football, Bad Results: Miami Mistakes, the Tulsa Test & American Soccer’s Crossroads
Detroit City FC may be playing good football—but is it playing winning football? Sean Spence and Adam Hernandez examine Le Rouge’s second consecutive match without a victory following a frustrating 2–2 draw against Miami FC. They break down Maxi Rodriguez’s opening goal, Tommy Silva’s late...
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DCFC’s Las Vegas Wake-Up Call, Miami Preview & FIFA’s Power Grab
Detroit City FC was caught sleeping in the opening moments against Las Vegas Lights—and despite controlling much of the match afterward, Le Rouge couldn’t find an equalizer. Sean Spence and Adam Hernandez break down the costly defensive lapse, the controversial no-call on Ates Diouf, Danny…
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Detroit City FC’s New Money Problem: Can the Club Grow Without Losing Its Soul?
Jay Farner has made the largest individual investment in Detroit City FC history, placing the club’s ownership, values and long-term direction under the spotlight. Sean Spence and Adam Hernandez discuss whether new capital can help DCFC build AlumniFi Field and reach the first division without...
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⚜️ Six-Goal Games, Missing Pieces & A Title On The Line
In this episode of Make City Make Spence, Sean and Adam recap the last two matches for both the Detroit City FC men’s and women’s sides, highlighted by a pair of six-goal outbursts from Le Rouge. The guys discuss the men’s side continuing its offensive surge, including the notable absence from…
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Down the Stretch | Detroit City FC
In this episode of Make City Make Spence, Sean and Adam recap a difficult stretch for the Detroit City FC men's side, beginning with a heartbreaking collapse against Lexington SC in which Le Rouge surrendered a late lead before following it up with a penalty shootout performance best described as...
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The Grind | Detroit City FC
In this episode of Make City Make Spence, Sean and Adam break down the busy stretch Detroit City FC is currently navigating as both the men’s and women’s sides continue to battle through packed schedules. The discussion begins with the men’s team and their road draw against Loudoun United after...
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Eleven is a Crowd
In this episode of Make City Make Spence, Sean and Adam recap a pair of results from the Detroit City FC men’s side, starting with the club’s USL Cup opener against Forward Madison where DCFC took advantage of a red card to grind out a 1 to 0 win. The discussion then shifts to an extremely gritty…
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A New Era | Detroit City FC
In this week’s edition of Make City Make Spence, Sean and Adam break down a disappointing result in Hartford for the Detroit City FC men’s side and discuss what went wrong in the performance. The conversation looks at the key moments from the match, lingering concerns surrounding the squad, and...
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Down Goes Lou City | Detroit City FC
In this episode of Make City Make Spence, Sean and Adam recap Detroit City FC’s incredibly impressive win over Louisville City FC and break down what made the performance stand out against one of the top clubs in the USL Championship. The discussion looks at the key moments from the match…
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A Different Kind of Football | Detroit City FC
In this episode of Make City Make Spence, Sean and Adam return to break down a tough stretch for Detroit City FC, including back to back 2 to 1 losses to Chicago Fire in the U.S. Open Cup and the Pittsburgh Riverhounds in league play. The discussion focuses on what went wrong, but also how this...
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The 2025 Blueprint?
In this week’s episode of Make City Make Spence, Sean and Adam break down another busy and familiar week for Detroit City FC, where 2026 is already starting to look a lot like 2025 for Le Rouge. The episode opens with Darren Smith’s red-hot start to the season as he continues to make his presence...
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City Dominates
In this edition of Make City Make Spence, Sean and Adam break down Detroit City FC’s impressive 1 to 0 win over the Charleston Battery and why the performance felt like more than a one off result. The discussion focuses on how sustainable this level of play is over the course of the season, what...
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City Stalls
In this episode of Make City Make Spence, Sean and Adam recap a difficult weekend for Detroit City FC across both sides of the club. The women’s indoor team opened the MASLW playoffs with a strong win over Louisville but fell to the Iowa Demon Hawks in the semifinal. The discussion looks at what...
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Welcome to Detroit
In this episode of Make City Make Spence, Sean and Adam recap Detroit City FC’s opening weekend statement, a 3 to 0 win over expansion side Brooklyn FC. The discussion breaks down key moments from the match, standout performances, and what the result says about the squad early in the season. The...
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No Sugarcoating Part II - The Detroit City FC 2026 Preview
In this episode of Make City Make Spence, Sean, Garret, and Adam preview the upcoming season for the Detroit City FC men’s professional side. The discussion highlights key players to watch in 2026, expectations for the squad, and storylines surrounding the team heading into the new campaign. The...
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No Sugarcoating
In this episode of Make City Make Spence, Sean and Adam dig into Detroit City FC’s latest attacking additions, breaking down what the signings of Tabort Etaka Preston and Chisom Egbuchulam mean for the men’s first team and, more importantly, what they mean for Ben Morris. Is this added depth,...
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Oh Canada
In this episode of Make City Make Spence, Sean and Adam break down the latest roster moves for Detroit City FC’s men’s side, including the addition of Callum Montgomery from the Canadian Premier League and the returns of Kobe Hernandez-Foster and Ryan Williams. The discussion turns to a bigger...
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Make City Make Spence: Running it Back
In this episode of Make City Make Spence, Sean and Adam break down everything surrounding Detroit City FC’s men’s offseason so far. Are the additions meaningful upgrades, or is the club simply running it back with a roster that could fall short once again? The conversation also dives into the...
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Destined to Rule the Indoor Pitch
On this episode of Make City Make Spence, Sean and Adam break down a dominant opening weekend for the Detroit City FC women’s indoor team. The duo also dives into the latest roster news and explores the possibility of a reunion with a familiar face from the club’s past. Subscribe & Support…
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Make City Make Spence: Roster Reactions
In this episode of Make City Make Spence, Sean and Adam break down Detroit City FC’s first wave of offseason roster moves and debate whether the club is heading in the right direction. Sean drops a bit of insider roster news and revisits his recent Words About Shapes piece — the one that stirred…
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What is Old is New Again
In this episode of Make City Make Spence, Sean, Garret, and Adam bid farewell to Detroit City FC’s 2025 campaign — reflecting on the few highs, plenty of lows, and the season’s disappointing end against the Pittsburgh Riverhounds Saturday night. 🎧 Subscribe to “Words About Shapes” on Patreon: 👉...
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Happy to be Wrong 😃
In this episode of Make City Make Spence, Sean, Garret, and Adam break down Detroit City FC’s stunning playoff upset over Louisville City FC in Kentucky. The crew looks ahead to City’s second-round clash with the Pittsburgh Riverhounds, responds to criticism from last week’s picks, and discusses...
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Living To See Another Day
In this episode of Make City Make Spence, Sean, Garret, and Adam break down Detroit City FC’s draw against the Tampa Bay Rowdies — a result that, thanks to Indy Eleven’s loss to Orange County, punched Le Rouge’s ticket to the USL Championship playoffs. The crew also previews City’s upcoming...
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Help Wanted: A Sporting Director
In this episode of Make City Make Spence, Sean, Garret, and Adam break down Detroit City FC’s draw against Charleston — a result that sets up a must-win showdown on the road this weekend against the Tampa Bay Rowdies. Sean highlights the list of players not currently under contract for next…
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Interesting Numbers
Make City Make Spence dives into a crucial episode, as Sean and Adam recap Detroit City FC's costly loss to Loudoun United. Sean shares some surprising numbers about this year's squad, setting the stage for a look ahead. The duo discusses the upcoming match against Charleston, labeling it a near...
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Ates Inferno
On this week’s episode of Make City Make Spence, Sean, Garret, and Adam break down Detroit City FC’s third straight loss — this time against Louisville City — and what it means as the playoff picture starts slipping away. The crew looks ahead to the upcoming matchup with North Carolina FC, share...
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The Highs Before The Lows
In this episode, recorded before getting annihilated in New Mexico, Sean, Garret, and Adam discuss the recent improved form of Detroit City FC.
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Tell the Story
In this episode of Make City Make Spence, Sean, Garret, and Adam break down Detroit City FC’s last two matches and spotlight the team’s recent surge in form. They also preview some crucial upcoming clashes against Western Conference opponents as the men's squad fights for a playoff spot in the...
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No Going Back
In this episode of Make City Make Spence, Sean, Garret, and Adam explore Detroit City FC’s major stadium reveal, questioning whether it signals a shift toward becoming another corporate club in U.S. soccer. They also review the team’s last three matches and make predictions for the next three.
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The End of an Era
In this episode of Make City Make Spence, Sean, Garrett, and Adam discuss Tuesday's shocking announcement that sent shockwaves through the Detroit City FC community: Sporting Director Trevor James would be leaving the Club immediately. SUBSCRIBE TO WORDS ABOUT SHAPES:...
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The Good, the Sad, and the Ugly
In this episode of Make City Make Spence, Sean, Garret, and Adam discuss the highlights from the past week of Detroit City FC. The positive note is that Detroit City FC II won the UPSL Midwest East Conference. On a sadder note, the Detroit City FC women's team had their season come to an end....
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The Great Lakes is Rouge and Gold
In this episode of Make City Make Spence, Sean, Garrett, and Adam discuss the Detroit City FC women's side planting its flag in the Great Lakes Division thanks to a little help from the Toledo Villa. They also recap the men's side stringing together a couple of wins and discuss the potential…
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It's Not Over
In this episode of Make City Make Spence, Sean, Garret, and Adam break down Detroit City FC’s men’s team securing their first victory since April 26, a 2-0 triumph over Miami FC on Saturday. Can this win spark a turnaround? They also cover the women’s team’s tough 2-1 loss to AFC Ann Arbor, while...
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It Was the Best of Times, It Was the Worst of Times
In this episode of Make City Make Spence, Sean, Garret, and Adam discuss the bottom continuing to fall out on the men's side as their winless streak hits 50 days. Meanwhile, the Detroit City FC women's side weathered the storm in Romeo and got some very favorable results Saturday.
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Things Can Still Get Worse
Yes, things could still get worse for the Detroit City FC men's team. In this episode of "Make City Make Spence," Sean, Garret, and Adam discuss what may be one of the worst offensive performances in Detroit City FC club history. However, there's some good news as well. The women's team continues...
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The Turmoil is Real
In this episode of Make City Make Spence, Sean, Garret, and Adam are back after a few weeks off to discuss the turmoil surrounding the Detroit City FC men's team. In contrast, the women's team is gaining momentum just in time for their upcoming match against long-time rivals in Kalamazoo. The…
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Detroit City FC W League Preview with David Dwaihy and Dani Evans
In this special edition of "Make City Make Spence," hosts Sean, Garret, and Adam welcome Detroit City FC women's team coaches David Dwaihy and Dani Evans. They discuss the upcoming USL W League season and the potential for the City women's team to build on a successful 2024.
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Detroit City FC Blew a Two-Goal Lead
In this episode of Make City Make Spence, Sean, Garret, and Adam discuss Detroit City FC's recent match, where the team blew a two-goal lead against Indy. They highlight Darren Smith's impressive offensive performance and mention Yamazaki earning another start. Additionally, they preview the...
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Jäger Shots in the Death
In this episode of Make City Make Spence, Sean, Garret, and Adam recap the Jagermeister opener for Detroit City FC, Darren Smith's legend status in the making, an Indy 11 preview, and the recent player extensions. (1:30) Jägermeister Cup recap: Shots in the Death (17:30) Three Stars Le Rouge...
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Maxed Out
In this episode of Make City Make Sense, Sean, Garrett, and Adam recap Detroit City FC's U.S. Open Cup win over Westchester SC, dominating Rhode Island FC, Maxi's disastrous return to Keyworth, and much more! (1:30) Recapping the week (20:00) Three Stars LeRouge (35:00) Good Form (40:00)…
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Phoenix Rising Blew a Two Goal Lead
In this episode of Make City Make Spence, Sean, Garret, and Adam recap the amazing comeback by Detroit City FC in Phoenix on Saturday night. They also preview Wedesday's Open Cup Match against Westchester as well as the return of Maxi Rodriguez next Saturday when Rhode Island visits Keyworth....
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The More Things Change the More They Stay the Same
In this episode of Make City Make Spence, Sean, Garret, and Adam recap another draw for Detroit City FC, this time against Monterey Bay. They also provide their three-stars, preview the upcoming match against Phoenix, and give their predictions. (1:20) - Recapping the nil-nil draw to Monterey Bay...
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Make City Make Spence: A Return to Sadness
In this episode of Make City Make Spence, Sean, Garret, and Adam recap a bittersweet weekend for the Detroit City FC indoor team and another disappointing outcome against LouCity while looking ahead to Monterey Bay FC.
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A big weekend for Detroit City FC
In this episode of "Make City Make Spence," Sean, Garret, and Adam discuss the two points Detroit City FC left on the table during their recent match against Birmingham. They also preview the important upcoming game against Louisville City, talk about the surprising acquisition of Tatenda…
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